Los Angeles

LA County Board

May 02, 2023 Item #65

Agenda Item 65

65. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Sarah Jafari v. County of Los Angeles, et\nal.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Sarah Jafari v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States\nDistrict Court Case No. 2:22-CV-00305 in the amount of $1,750,000, and\ninstruct the Interim Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this\nsettlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis lawsuit alleges Federal civil rights violations, excessive force, and unlawful\narrest by a Sheriff's Department employee. (23-1624)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence